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Term: patient of

Description: The phrase "patient of" is used to describe someone who is tolerant, enduring, or willing to wait, especially in difficult or challenging situations. It can also refer to someone who is a recipient of medical or dental care.

Possible Parts of Speech:

1. Adjective: When used as an adjective, "patient of" describes someone who exhibits the qualities of being tolerant or enduring.

2. Noun: As a noun, "patient of" refers to a person who is receiving medical or dental treatment.

Senses and Usages:

1. Adjective:

- He showed extreme patience in dealing with the difficult customer.

- The patient teacher helped the struggling student grasp the concept.

- Despite the constant setbacks, she remained patient and never lost hope.

- The doctor appreciated the patient attitude of the young girl during the surgery.

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2. Noun:

- The doctor had several patients waiting to see him in the clinic.

- The dentist was fully booked with patients of all ages.

- She had been a patient of that hospital for many years, always receiving excellent care.

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<strong><u>Term: patient of</u></strong>
<strong>Description:</strong> The phrase "patient of" is used to describe someone who is tolerant, enduring, or willing to wait, especially in difficult or challenging situations. It can also refer to someone who is a recipient of medical or dental care.
<strong>Possible Parts of Speech:</strong>
1. <u>Adjective:</u> When used as an adjective, "patient of" describes someone who exhibits the qualities of being tolerant or enduring.
2. <u>Noun:</u> As a noun, "patient of" refers to a person who is receiving medical or dental treatment.
<strong>Senses and Usages:</strong>
1. <u>Adjective:</u>
   - He showed extreme patience in dealing with the difficult customer.
   - The patient teacher helped the struggling student grasp the concept.
   - Despite the constant setbacks, she remained patient and never lost hope.
   - The doctor appreciated the patient attitude of the young girl during the surgery.
   
   Amazon search for related products: 
   <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=books+on+developing+patience" target="_blank">Books on developing patience</a>
   
2. <u>Noun:</u>
   - The doctor had several patients waiting to see him in the clinic.
   - The dentist was fully booked with patients of all ages.
   - She had been a patient of that hospital for many years, always receiving excellent care.
   
   Amazon search for related products: 
   <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=medical+books+for+patients" target="_blank">Medical books for patients</a>
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